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Jordan's King Abdullah tours robotics manufacturer AgiBot's headquarters in Shanghai. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Jordan's King Abdullah meets Chinese business leaders in Shanghai

King Abdullah tours robotics factory on second day of economy-focused visit

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